Hardware stores — Industry overview in the Canton of Valais
Canton of Valais is home to a total of 51 active companies in hardware trade. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 41.7%, with 43 new companies registered, and 28 companies liquidated.
- 43 new companies
- 28 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Hardware stores — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Valais
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Hardware stores in the Canton of Valais.
Hardware stores — Industry size in the Canton of Valais
In the Canton of Valais, 43 companies in hardware trade have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 15 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Hardware stores:
Canton of Zurich (161), Canton of Bern (124), and Canton of Vaud (118).
Companies in hardware trade are the 83rd largest group of companies in the Canton of Valais.
- 43 new companies
- 51 active companies
- ** year to date
Hardware stores — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Valais
Over the past 12 months, 4 companies in hardware trade were incorporated. In that same period, 2 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 4.1% growth in the Canton of Valais.
- 4 new companies
- 2 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Hardware stores — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Valais
The most common company size for Hardware stores in the Canton of Valais is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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96% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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4% Small (10-49 emp.)
Hardware stores — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Valais
Out of the 51 companies in hardware trade, most are active in
Other retail sale of hardware, paints, building and DIY materials (42) and Retail sale of hardware goods (9).
Each category has its own code, called a NOGA code. The General Classification of Economic Activities (NOGA) is a nomenclature that groups all economic activities that can be carried out in a classification with 794 positions at its last level.
Hardware stores
Nb of legal entities
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Other retail sale of hardware, paints, building and DIY materials
42
Retail sale of hardware goods
9
Companies in hardware trade in the Canton of Valais show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (49%), followed by "Sole proprietorship" (22%) and "Limited" (20%).
- Legal forms
- 49% Limited Liability Company
- 22% Sole proprietorship
- 20% Limited
- 10% Other
Hardware stores — Latest registrations in the Canton of Valais
In the Canton of Valais, 0 companies in hardware trade have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
3900 Brigerbad
12/02/2026
1869 Massongex
17/06/2024
3963 Crans-Montana
22/04/2024
1934 Le Châble VS
28/03/2024
Hardware stores — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Valais
In the Canton of Valais, 1 companies in hardware trade have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1934 Le Châble VS
04/07/2024
Hardware stores – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Valais
In the Canton of Valais, 2 companies in hardware trade have been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
Event type
Published on
Change of domicile
13/04/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
01/04/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
01/04/2026